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Planetarium Weekend Shows

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About Planetarium Weekend Shows

Step inside our Planetarium and join us for one of our planetarium shows.

We have three different shows running every day at the weekends. The show schedule is shown below.

Planetarium shows cost £3.50 per person per show* (£3 for members), in addition to Thinktank's admission price.

Pre-booking available online as an add-on activity when you purchase your admission tickets.

Weekend planetarium shows

The Little Star that Could

Join a little star on an adventure to find planets of his own, meeting uniquely colourful stars along the way. Particularly suitable for children 4 to 9 years of age, yet educational for the whole family.

Show length 25min, suitable for all ages
Show times: 11am*, 3pm
*show with English Captions

Seasonal Stars: Winter

A show about easy-to-see objects in this season's sky; includes how to find the North Star and how to find some of the seasonal constellations.

This includes the 10min show: Spaceports

Learn how satellites are launched and why the UK is building spaceports.

Total show length 20min, suitable for all ages.
Show times: 11.45pm, 1.30pm, 4pm

Audio Universe Tour of the Solar System

Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System is a planetarium show, but unlike traditional shows, the soundtrack takes the lead role.

All of the objects in space are represented with rich sounds as well as with incredible visuals. The audience can listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads. This show is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision.

Show length 35min, suitable for all ages

Show times: 12.15pm, 2.15pm

Image gallery

  • Illustration of Jupiter
  • Poster for the Little Star that Could, with pictures of stars with faces
  • Poster with a picture of Earth and a blue soundwave, Text Audio Universe Tour of the Solar System

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